Our clients often ask what the ideal length of a podcast is, some even come with a clear idea of a duration already. According to Libsyn's 2019 State Of The Industry Report, the average length of an episode is about 28 minutes. Is 28 minutes the right duration for you? Honestly, I have no idea.Read the full blog post here:https://www.podstarter.io/podstarter-blog/why-the-ideal-podcast-length-doesnt-exist

In 2022 the Central Intelligence Agency released its first episode of its new podcast 'The Langley Files'. You may be wondering why such a secretive institution is getting into the intimate medium of podcasting? And what does this mean for a new era in podcasting? To learn more about Podstarter and read our other blogs, visit: https://www.podstarter.io/podstarter-blog

So many people want to launch a podcast and become overwhelmed by the sheer amount of information. Knowing what you should focus on is essential. Here are 4 basic tips to stop podfade (the slow grind to a halt and eventual death of a podcast). Read the full blog post here: https://www.podstarter.io/podstarter-blog/4-ways-to-stop-podfade

Launching a podcast can seem overwhelming at first, but it may not be as daunting as you initially think!This this PLOG, producers Grace and Sarah go over the tasks you need to put in motion to get your podcast off the ground and into the ears of listeners. They chat about:Establishing what your show is, and why you are doing itThe importance of managing expectationsHow to stay motivated and consistentFiguring out a format, frequency and release schedule that will fit your lifeThe bones of a podcast (title, description, cover art, category).For more information about Podstarter services, visit our website.

Mark Asquith is the CEO of Rebel Base Media and Captivate.fm. He is a prolific thought leader in the podcasting space with a focus on creating platforms that are user focused. Mark narrows in on the importance of creating online spaces dedicated to your podcast and the limitations you may face if you choose to overlook this step.There is an audience for anything in podcasting. The more you engage with that audience, the better. In this episode we talk about:The value of a podcast websiteBuilding your podcast vision through online presenceScaling passion projects into tangible business opportunitiesTargeting a niche group to create unique listener experiencesFind out more about Mark here:https://www.markasquith.com/Learn more about Podstarter:https://www.podstarter.io/

Many podcasters are perfectionists, and this can often stand in our way, even before you launch.In this week's PLOG, producers Grace and Sarah discuss MVP: minimal viable podcast. What exactly does it take to overcome insecurities to hit "publish" and how can we manage expectations going into starting a podcast journey. They chat about the basic assets to get to your MVP, overcoming perfection paralysis, figuring out your definition of success and managing expectations.For more information about Podstarter services, visit our website.

Maintaining a weekly podcast is a huge undertaking. This week’s guest has learned a lot over a span of 4 years. Sarah MacLellan is the host of the InTalksicated Podcast - a weekly comedy podcast with over 200 episodes. Sarah is the perfect example of a podcaster who dove in and learned podcasting by doing - mistakes included. She also evolved her weekly show to include video episodes.For Sarah, all the work is worth it for the chance to connect with an audience and build a community. We talked about:The challenges of managing a weekly show, setting a workflow schedule, and being consistent.Having intrinsic personal value in the work you do for your show.Building and embracing community.Developing content solutions to broaden your audience.Subscribe to InTalksicated Podcast: https://bit.ly/clmapple

In PLOG #2, producer Rhys and studio engineer Connor chat about various production styles and how they can help elevate your podcast. It's important to know your audience and the purpose of your podcast in terms of deciding which production elements can improve the experience for your listeners (and which ones will just get in the way!).Rhys and Connor close their chat but talking about how taking risks is important for the growth of your podcast.For more information about Podstarter services, visit our website.

Imagine having a podcast that puts the guests before the audience. Jeff White has a wonderful take on podcasting, he uses it to build a community within his industry. Over a period of years, The Kula Ring has allowed Jeff and his team to grow their brand and profile. Each episode has allowed them to build productive relationships, learn more about the needs of customers and have a real presence.We talked about:How podcasting built his company's credibility.Building a genuine relationship with guests.The importance of a refined production cycle.Find out more here:https://kulapartners.com/thekularing/

Introducing the Podstarter PLOG Series! In our first PLOG, producer Sarah MacLellan and studio engineer Connor Sampson sit down to discuss tips and tricks to increase your audio quality including microphone placement, setting up an ideal environment for podcasting, avoiding unwanted noises and more.We also talk about basic recording etiquette we have both learned through our experiences with podcasting.For more information about Podstarter services, visit our website.

Our first guest is huge, we have the one and only Chris Boyce from rockstar podcast company, Pacific Content.  Pacific Content makes shows for Slack, Adobe and many huge brands. We were lucky enough to get Chris to share his experiences from the rise of this company and the work they do.This is a real opportunity to hear the perspective of an industry leader.We talked about:The passion for podcasts in the boardroom.The rise of digital audio.Crafting audio for big brands.Developing launch strategies.Find out more here:https://pacific-content.com/

After a prolonged break, we are back with our second season of Podstarter. We hope to excite, inform and entertain you with stories from some of the podcast industries most exciting voices.Season 2 will feature a wide range of voices and stories from across the podcasting world.Topics we will be covering include:The rise and rise of branded shows.Surprising and alternative uses for podcasts.The experience of being on a network.Using video to grow.Find out more here:https://www.podstarter.io/

You started a show with a childhood friend, and after years of recording and dozens of episodes your audience is growing. However, the show is going in a direction you feel uncomfortable with and the tone doesn't suit you. How do you find a way to take control or go your separate ways without sacrificing all you have worked hard to build? Shawn McBee found himself in this situation. We discussed: Host differences and getting the right tone.Dealing with workload imbalance and creative ownership.Casting the right co-host for your show.Find out more about the Table Reads here:https://tablereadspodcast.com/

If you're one of the many people stuck at home with time on your hands, maybe now it the time to launch that new podcast. Maybe you miss family and friends and want to broadcast updates or messages of support?$200 microphones? Monthly software subscription fees? You may be watching your cash or struggling with clogged supply chains, so we've prepared a basic outline of how you can get started roughly with nothing but your smart phone.For this episode Jon and Rhys discuss the article they recently published, aimed at helping people with the urge to start but who lack the resources.Read here: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/how-get-podcasting-home-free-during-covid19-rhys-waters-/

Imagine making a one off podcast and dropping it onto a feed just for fun. Now imagine getting chased by a new and sudden audience who want more. Such is the story of Sarah Rhea Werner’s Girl In Space podcast. Sarah told us all about the twist and turns of learning as she went and the trials of finding new cast for her expanding universe. Find out how podcasting has made her a sci fi star and creative podcasting icon.Abandoned on a dying ship in the farthest reaches of known space, a young scientist fights for survival (and patience with the on-board A.I.). Who is she? No one knows. But a lot of dangerous entities really want to find out.Listen as the story unfolds for science, guns, trust, anti-matter, truth, beauty, inner turmoil, and delicious cheeses. It’s all here. In space.We talked about:How creative experiments blossom into new opportunities.Adapting and learning as your audience grows.The reward of inspiring others to create.Find out more here:https://www.girlinspacepodcast.comhttps://twitter.com/girlinspacepodhttps://www.instagram.com/girlinspacepodcast/https://www.facebook.com/girlinspacepodcast/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvef0MICy99oyPCzmvD-vvwFor more info on Podstarter find us here:https://www.podstarter.iohttps://www.instagram.com/podstarter.io/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/14837831/https://www.facebook.com/podstarterhttps://twitter.com/PodstarterI

Greg Hemmings and Dave Veale  were early to the podcasting game, starting their show way back in 2014. As the first team to start talking about the B-Corp movement though a podcast, they have become a go to resource and dominant voice in their genre. Often rated in the top 10 must listen to charts for business shows by sites like Workopolis and Dragons Den, they have become a fixture of the podcast landscape.Hosted by Greg & Dave, these thought-provoking interviews with entrepreneurs, thought leaders and movement makers revolve around the experiences and the moments that shaped their careers. Get inspired by these adventurous business leaders who are doing good, being sustainable, achieving work-life balance, promoting a healthy lifestyle and more.We talked about:Being the first to launch in your genre.Podcasting as a networking tool.Building live events around your show.Find out more here:http://boilingpointpodcast.com/https://twitter.com/BoilingPointPodhttps://www.facebook.com/boilingpointpodcast/For more info on Podstarter find us here:https://www.podstarter.iohttps://www.instagram.com/podstarter.io/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/14837831/https://www.facebook.com/podstarterhttps://twitter.com/PodstarterI

We put our money where our mouth is and head out into the real world. Testing our Zoom H6, we use the environments to explore different soundscapes and discuss the challenges of recording outside. From a normal office space, to a busy street, to a hill overlooking a city, we experiment and discuss as it happens.We discuss:Using the different soundscapes to enhance narrative.Being aware of your environment and how it can change.Extra tricks to weave your narrative.For more info on Podstarter find us here:https://www.podstarter.iohttps://www.instagram.com/podstarter.io/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/14837831/https://www.facebook.com/podstarterhttps://twitter.com/PodstarterI

Hosted by technology entrepreneurs Shawn Wilkie and Dr. Ivan Zakharenkov, the Veterinary Innovation Podcast features discussions with industry leaders and innovators about the challenges they’re facing and how to address them. With topics ranging from cannabis use to industry burnout, you won’t learn this in vet school.We spoke to Shawn about their ambitious, fast growth strategy that has seen some very early successes alongside some feel good moments.https://www.veterinaryinnovationpodcast.com/

We spoke to Steve Austins, who along with his wife Marina set up Bengo Media. Bengo are passionate about the power of audio in building loyal audiences and, with decades of combined experience in BBC radio, the duo offer the podcast industry an exciting new business model.Find out more here:https://www.bengomedia.com/

The first full record with our flexible, teachable, portable studio. Recorded in your typical business meeting room, which was not completely silent and had no acoustic treatment, we finally get to try out our super-flexible studio. It can be rigged in an empty room in 20 minutes, can accommodate up to 6 voices (including someone calling in), and can be stripped down for hand held, on-the-fly recordings.We discuss some scenarios, why good sound matters and whether Star Trek is cooler than Ghostbusters.Check the full kit breakdown here:https://www.podstarter.io/listen/testing-our-portable-studio